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S349 HOJ

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,118 mi
Last recorded114,118 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS349 HOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 114,118 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 114,113 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 253,843 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 253,843 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 255,130 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 255,000 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 254,993 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 250,593 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare tyre flat

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 250,593 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Spare tyre flat

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 245,964 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 243,823 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?

Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
8,093
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
87,828
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,685
Registration plate lamp not working 26,287
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26,227
position lamp(s) not working 24,481
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 15,659
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S349 HOJ is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 129,599 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Dispatch fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S349 HOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dispatch typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S349 HOJ registered?

S349 HOJ is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is S349 HOJ safe to buy?

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